Summary of Contents for American Water Heater BBCN375T754NV 100 Series
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TEXT PRINTED OR OUTLINED IN RED CONTAINS INFORMATION RELATIVE TO YOUR SAFETY. PLEASE READ THOROUGHLY BEFORE INSTALLING AND USING THIS APPLIANCE. www.americanwaterheater.com American Water Heater Johnson City, TN 37605 PLACE THESE INSTRUCTIONS ADJACENT TO HEATER AND NOTIFY OWNER TO KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Page ROUGH-IN DIMENSIONS ............. 2 To Operate The Heater ............. 9 FOREWORD ................. 2 Lighting Instructions ..............10 GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION ..........2-4 Temperature Regulation ............11 Precautions..................3 Checking Venting ..............11 Grounding Instructions............... 3 High Temperature Limit Switch ..........
INSULATION BLANKETS INPUT section in this manual for inlet and manifold pressure requirements. Insulation blankets available to the general public for external use Also due to the input rating reduction required at high altitudes, on gas water heaters are not required for use on your water heater. the output rating of the appliance is also reduced and should be The purpose of an insulation blanket is to reduce the standby heat compensated for in the sizing of the equipment for application.
installed in a carpeted alcove or closet, the entire floor shall be covered WARNING by the panel. Also, see the drain requirements. ATTIC AND/OR EXHAUST FANS OPERATING ON THE PREMISES WITH A WATER HEATER CAN RESULT IN CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING AND DEATH. THIS HEATER SHALL BE LOCATED OR PROTECTED SO IT IS NOT SUBJECT TO PHYSICAL DAMAGE BY A MOVING VEHICLE.
VENTING WARNING THE INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS SECTION ON VENTING MUST BE FOLLOWED TO AVOID CHOKED COMBUSTION OR RECIRCULATION OF FLUE GASES. SUCH CONDITIONS CAUSE SOOTING OR RISKS OF FIRE AND ASPHYXIATION. This water heater must be protected from freezing downdrafts. Remove all soot or other obstructions from the chimney that will retard a free draft.
THERMOMETERS (Not Supplied) Your local code authority may have other specific relief valve requirements. Thermometers should be obtained and field installed as shown in Figure 3. A DRAIN LINE MUST BE CONNECTED TO THE RELIEF VALVE TO DIRECT DISCHARGE TO A SAFE LOCATION TO AVOID SCALDING OR Thermometers are installed in the system as a means of detecting the WATER DAMAGE.
HEATER WIRING All electrical work must be installed in the United States in accordance with the current edition of the National Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA No. 70, in Canada, with the current edition of Canadian Electrical Code CSA C22.1, must conform to all local code authority having jurisdiction. AN ELECTRICAL GROUND IS REQUIRED TO REDUCE RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK OR POSSIBLE ELECTROCUTION.
PURGING TABLE 4. GAS SUPPLY LINE SIZES (IN INCHES)* MAXIMUM CAPACITY OF PIPE IN Gas line purging is required with new piping or systems in which air CUBIC FEET PER HOUR has entered. NORMAL IRON PIPE SIZES (INCHES) LENGTH CAUTION INPUT IN THOUSANDS BTU/HR PURGING SHOULD BE PERFORMED BY PERSONS EXPERIENCED FEET...
FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE OPERATING WARNING: If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life. BEFORE OPERATING: ENTIRE SYSTEM MUST BE FILLED WITH WATER AND AIR PURGED FROM ALL LINES. •...
TEMPERATURE REGULATION SETTING THE WATER HEATER TEMPERATURE AT 120°F (49°C) (APPROX. " " MARK ON FACE OF THE TEMPERATURE ADJUSTING DIAL) WILL REDUCE THE RISK OF SCALDS. Some States or Provinces require settings at specific lower temperatures. Figure 6 shows the approximate water temperatures produced at various thermostat settings.
6. After it has been determined that each appliance connected to the 1. Provide complete combustion of gas. venting system properly vents when tested as outlined above, return 2. Cause rapid ignition and carryover of flame across entire burner. doors, windows, exhaust fans, fireplace dampers and any other gas 3.
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE BLOWER MAINTENANCE For safety and satisfactory operation it is recommended that the blower RECOMMENDED PROCEDURE FOR PERIODIC be checked once a year by a competent service person. REMOVAL OF LIME DEPOSITS FROM TANK TYPE 1. MOTOR - The motor is factory oiled and sealed and requires no COMMERCIAL WATER HEATERS further maintenance.
TANK CLEANOUT PROCEDURE 2. With the Flo-Jug upright: • Take off cap, remove cover under opening and install 3/4" x 4" The following practices will ensure longer life and enable the unit to pipe nipple. operate at its designed efficiency: •...
cold water inlet line and allow water to flow through heater and out drain valve. Don’t forget to plug vent and cap opening in Flo-Jug. • When a water heater is first installed and filled, the bottom of the tank might condense water. The water accumulation, if excessive, 9.
WATER HEATING CYCLE NOTE: Anode must remain installed (except for inspection) to avoid shortening tank life. See LIMITED WARRANTY. Replace (GAS AND ELECTRIC POWER ARE ON,“OFF/ON” SWITCH IS ON) as necessary. 1) CALLS FOR HEAT SERVICE AND REPAIR A) THERMOSTAT SENSES NEED FOR HEATING WATER The water heater requires no special care other than the normal B) CONTACTS CLOSE IN THERMOSTAT, POWER (115 VAC) maintenance as noted above.
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TROUBLESHOOTING For your safety, water heater service should be performed only by a qualified service technician. Read the GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION section first POSSILBE MALFUNCTION SERVICE TO BE PERFORMED PROBLEM 1) Blower will not run. A) "ON/OFF" control switch turned off. Turn switch to the on position.
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDELINES TROUBLE SHOOTING Please check guidelines below. For your safety, water heater service should be performed only by a qualified service technician. Read the GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION section first. INTELLI-VENT TROUBLESHOOTING CHART - USER CONTROL LED STATUS PROBLEM SOLUTION B C D E F Inadequate or no earth ground 1.
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDELINES TROUBLE SHOOTING Please check guidelines below. For your safety, water heater service should be performed only by a qualified service technician. Read the GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION section first. INTELLI-VENT TROUBLESHOOTING CHART - USER CONTROL LED STATUS PROBLEM SOLUTION Ignition/flame failure.
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDELINES TROUBLE SHOOTING Please check guidelines below. For your safety, water heater service should be performed only by a qualified service technician. Read the GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION section first. INTELLI-VENT TROUBLESHOOTING CHART - USER CONTROL LED STATUS PROBLEM SOLUTION B C D E F The self-diagnostic test determined resistance 1.
If the glass-lined tank in this water heater shall prove upon examination by the warrantor to have leaked due to natural corrosion from potable wa- ter therein, during the first THREE years after initial installation, the warrantor will supply a complete new American water heater of equivalent size and current model.
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